. >> reporter: kevin spacey's richard iii drew packed crowds at brooklyn's academy of music. a pretty murderous, brutal guy. >> completely. and totally. and obviously a very colorful character for william shakespeare to write about in dramatic form. >> reporter: but historians suspect shakespeare's richard iii may not be historically accurate. bones could tell a different story. >> i think this could be the moment where richard iii's reputation actually turns. this could be the moment where we look at his achievements and the positive aspects of richard iii and don't just see him as one of the old dark ages kings. >> reporter: either way, richard iii's bones will be reburied in a cathedral. even if he did kill his nephews, a parking lot is no place for a king. stephanie gosk, nbc news, new york. >>> that is our broadcast this monday night as we start a new week. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williams. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. good night. >>> right now 6:00, the 49ers came up just short but the fans have certainly come through to welco